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Sussexite and Aragonite Optical Properties


Aragonite and Sussexite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Fibrous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.155   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Sussexite and Aragonite Optic Character

Sussexite and Aragonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Sussexite and Aragonite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Sussexite and Aragonite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Sussexite and Aragonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sussexite and Aragonite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Sussexite is Transparent while Sussexite is Transparent in appearance.

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